Gift of Life Donor Program
Gift of Life Donor Program is a non-profit organization that coordinates organ and tissue transplants.

We serve Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and the state of Delaware.

Visit us online at http://www.donors1.org
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What is Gift of Life Donor Program?

Gift of Life Donor Program serves as the link between patients awaiting transplants and organ donors in Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey and the state of Delaware.
Since 1974, Gift of Life has coordinated over 28,000 transplants and hundreds of thousands of tissue transplants, all through the generosity of donors and their families.
Visit our official website at www.Donors1.org

What is Gift of Life Family House?

Gift of Life Family House, a program similar to a Ronald McDonald House, is being developed by Gift of Life Donor Program and Transplant Foundation. Gift of Life Family House will ensure that the circle of care for the adult and pediatric transplant patient and their family is complete.
Features
  • 30 guest rooms with private bath, sitting area, Television and cable
  • Daily home-cooked meal at 6:00 PM
  • Well-stocked kitchen and pantry for healthy meals and snacks
  • Library and Resource Learning Center, Support groups
  • Fitness center, laundry facilities, meditation room, activity & entertainment areas

Vist www.GiftofLifeFamilyHouse.org for more information.

Who can be a donor?

Anyone can be a potential donor regardless of race or medical history. If you live in Pennsylvania or Delaware and are under age 18, however, you will need a parent or guardian's signature to have the donor designation placed on your driver's license or photo ID card. If you live in New Jersey you must be 18 years of age to register as an organ and tissue donor. Please visitDonate Life America to find information about donation in your state.

How do I become a donor?

Two easy ways:
1.) Sign up quickly and easily online at www.donors1.org Make sure to choose your state. If you are not a resident of PA, DE or NJ register at Donate Life America. Find your state here.
2.) Check "yes" for organ and tissue donation when you get or renew your driver's license or photo ID. The words "Organ Donor" will be placed on your ID and in your computer record.

What happens when I say "yes" to the organ donor designation?

In Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware this means you legally consent to the donation of your organs and tissue.

What organs and tissues are donated?

Lifesaving organs for transplant include the heart, kidneys, lungs, liver, pancreas, stomach and intestines. Tissues, such as bone, ligaments and tendons, are needed to repair injured or diseased joints and bones. Corneas, heart valves and skin may also be donated.

How are donated organs allocated?

Donated organs go to patients based on match with donor, medical urgency and time on the waiting list.
A person's age, gender, race, ethnic origin or wealth do not affect who receives available organs.

Will health problems or old age keep me from being a donor?

No. Everyone, regardless of age or health, should consider themselves potential donors. A person's physical condition, not his or her age, determines potential for organ and tissue donation and is evaluated on case-by-case basis at the time of death.

Will doctors and nurses make every effort to save my life if they know I am a donor?

Absolutely yes. Donation cannot be considered until after a person has died. Doctors and nurses will do everything possible to save your life. In fact, the medical team treating you is completely separate from the transplant team.

Will my family have any say about donation?

In all of the states in the Gift of Life region - Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware - in the absence of donor designation or if someone is under 18 - the final decision about organ and tissue donation is made by family. For this reason, it is important that you share your decision to donate so your family can understand your wish.

Will there be any cost to my family, and will donation affect my funeral plans?

There are no costs to a person's family for organ and tissue donation. Donation will not interfere with customary funeral plans, including those with open-casket viewings.

Does my religion support donation?

All major organized religions support organ and tissue donation, viewing it as the greatest gift.